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7 Ways to Relieve Muscle Soreness

By Judi Sheppard Missett

How do you feel on Sunday night after working all weekend in your yard or doing a marathon of home repair or house cleaning? Or maybe you're sore from an intense workout or run? Either way, you'd rather not move for hours, right?

In order to prevent muscle stiffness and soreness, try these seven suggestions below before relaxing for the night.

Move More

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Even though you might want to flop onto the coach, cold drink in hand, first move a little more. Slowly and gently is fine. Get the blood flowing into those sore muscles by simply walking around the house or around your neighborhood, or raising your arms over your head while breathing deeply.

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